Bodyguard V6X-V9X Operator's manual

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USER’S
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Designed and engineered in Canada
Bodyguard, cardiovascular exercise
machine manufacturer since 1969
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A BODYGUARD FITNESS BIKE ....................................................................... 5!
1.!OPERATING YOUR BIKE ..................................................................................................................................... 8!
1.1.!GETTING TO KNOW THE COMPUTER DISPLAY MONITOR ..........................................................................................8!
1.1.1.!V6X-V9X-R6X-R9X ...................................................................................................................................................8!
1.1.2.!Console and Parameters Glossary ...........................................................................................................................9!
1.2.!GETTING TO KNOW THE BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE CONSOLE..............................................................................12!
1.2.1.!Pause During an Exercise....................................................................................................................................... 12!
1.2.2.!Scan Function .........................................................................................................................................................12!
1.2.3.!Viewing Exercise Parameters ................................................................................................................................. 12!
1.2.4.!Saving an Exercise (Memory) .................................................................................................................................12!
1.2.5.!Using the iTek Key ..................................................................................................................................................13!
2.!SETTINGS MENU ................................................................................................................................................ 14!
2.1.!ACCESS TO SETTINGS MENU ......................................................................................................................................14!
2.2.!LANGUAGE SELECTION................................................................................................................................................14!
2.3.!WEIGHT UNIT SELECTION ............................................................................................................................................15!
2.4.!DISTANCE UNIT SELECTION ........................................................................................................................................15!
2.5.!USER IDENTIFICATION..................................................................................................................................................15!
2.6.!WARM UP OPTION .........................................................................................................................................................17!
2.7.!COOL DOWN OPTION ....................................................................................................................................................17!
2.8.!PAUSE DURATION .........................................................................................................................................................18!
2.9.!BIG NUMBERS OPTION .................................................................................................................................................18!
2.10.!CUSTOM PROGRAM OPTION .......................................................................................................................................18!
2.11.!MEMORY OPTION ..........................................................................................................................................................19!
2.12.!CLOCK OPTION ..............................................................................................................................................................19!
2.13.!BEEPER OPTION............................................................................................................................................................ 19!
2.14.!AUTO POWER OFF OPTION ..........................................................................................................................................20!
2.15.!INTENSITY LEVEL OPTION (LOW, MEDIUM OR HIGH) .................................................................................................20!
2.16.!PRESET INTENSITY LEVEL KEYS (A &B).....................................................................................................................20!
2.17.!USER ID KEY................................................................................................................................................................... 20!
2.18.!STATS KEY .....................................................................................................................................................................22!
3.!EXERCISE PROGRAMS ..................................................................................................................................... 23!
PROGRAM CATEGORIES GRID............................................................................................................................................. 23!
PROGRAM MODES .................................................................................................................................................................24!
INTENSITY MODES.................................................................................................................................................................25!
PROGRAM SETUP –USING AUSER ID.................................................................................................................................25!
3.1!JUSTGOTM PROGRAM....................................................................................................................................................26!
3.2!MANUAL PROGRAM.......................................................................................................................................................26!
3.3!CALORIE GOAL PROGRAM ...........................................................................................................................................26!
3.4!DISTANCE GOAL PROGRAM.........................................................................................................................................26!
3.5!CROSS-COUNTRY PROGRAM......................................................................................................................................27!
3.6!INTERVAL PROGRAM .................................................................................................................................................... 27!
3.7!RANDOM PROGRAM......................................................................................................................................................27!
3.8!GOODBYE FAT PROGRAM............................................................................................................................................28!
3.9!TRACK PROGRAM .........................................................................................................................................................28!
3.10!HEART RATE CONTROL PROGRAM............................................................................................................................. 29!
3.11!HEART RATE INTERVALS PROGRAM .......................................................................................................................... 29!
3.12!FITNESS TEST PROGRAM ............................................................................................................................................30!
3.13!ADVANCED HILLS PROGRAM.......................................................................................................................................30!
3.14!RACE PROGRAM............................................................................................................................................................31!
3.15!BEAT MY RACE PROGRAM ...........................................................................................................................................31!
3.16!TARGET WATTS PROGRAM..........................................................................................................................................31!
3.17!CUSTOM PROGRAMS....................................................................................................................................................32!
3.18!MEMORY PROGRAMS ...................................................................................................................................................32!
4.!HEART RATE MONITORING .............................................................................................................................. 33!
4.1.!CONTACT HEART RATE SYSTEM................................................................................................................................. 33!
4.2.!HEART RATE CHEST STRAP.........................................................................................................................................33!

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5.!DIAGNOSTICS MENU ......................................................................................................................................... 35!
5.1.!NVRAM TEST ..................................................................................................................................................................35!
5.2.!KEYPAD TEST ................................................................................................................................................................35!
5.3.!DISPLAY TEST................................................................................................................................................................ 35!
5.4.!HEART RATE TEST ........................................................................................................................................................36!
5.5.!SOUND TEST ..................................................................................................................................................................36!
5.6.!CLOCK TEST...................................................................................................................................................................36!
5.7.!USB PORT TEST.............................................................................................................................................................36!
5.8!BRAKE TEST...................................................................................................................................................................36!
5.9!SPEED SENSOR TEST...................................................................................................................................................36!
5.10!STATISTICS ....................................................................................................................................................................37!
6.!MAINTENANCE INFORMATION......................................................................................................................... 38!
6.1.!GENERAL CARE .............................................................................................................................................................38!
6.2.!QUICK TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST....................................................................................................................38!
6.3.!SAFETY REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................................................................39!
6.4.!ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE REQUIREMENTS ..........................................................................................39!

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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A BODYGUARD FITNESS BIKE
Bodyguard Fitness is dedicated to designing and manufacturing the very best performing fitness equipment on the market.
This manual outlines the use, safety, and basic maintenance for your Bodyguard Fitness bike.
Whenever you require service for your fitness equipment, be prepared to provide your Bodyguard Fitness dealer with the
machine’s model number, serial number and date of purchase. The model number and serial numbers are located at the
front of the machine. Be sure to write this information in the space provided below.
Product Name
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Purchase
Dealer Store Name
Dealer Phone Number
Please fill out the warranty registration card and return it to Bodyguard Fitness within 30 days of the date of purchase for
registration of your bike warranty. Your returned warranty registration card is important in helping us keep you up-to-date
with all the latest bike product additions. Also, the warranty card is used to establish the actual sale date. Note that you can
also quickly register online at www.bodyguardfitness.com.
NOTE – If you omit to send your warranty card to Bodyguard Fitness or register online, Bodyguard Fitness will use the
dealer purchase date as the commencement of your warranty time.
Important Safety Notice
READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE OR USE THIS EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
To ensure that you get the maximum benefit from the engineering that has gone into your machine, we recommend that you
read this manual carefully before attempting to assemble and use your bike. Save these instructions and refer to this manual
if you are unfamiliar with the operation of the machine.
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WARNING –Before using any Bodyguard Equipment, read this owner’s manual carefully. Use of this equipment by people
with heart or other medical problems may result in serious injury. Consult your physician before using this equipment, and
continue to do so periodically as you continue to use this equipment. Cease exercising immediately if you feel dizzy, faint or
short of breath. Using this equipment improperly or in a manner other than that prescribed by these instructions may result in
serious injury.

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For Your Personal Safety
•Do not place towels or clothing on any part of the bike.
•Do not place liquids near the computer console, electrical power plug, ON/OFF switch or any part of the bike.
•Before disconnecting the power, exit the program screen, and then turn power OFF. To reduce any risk of electrical
shock, do not pull the power cord by the cable. Gently remove the plug from the wall outlet.
•Do not operate the bike if the power cord is damaged or if the bike is not working correctly. If the power cord is damaged,
please contact your distributor or manufacturer to have it replaced.
•Keep the power cord away from all moving parts of the bike.
•Place the equipment in such a way that the power can be easily disconnected.
•If you need to use an extension cord, make sure it is of the same gauge as the power cord (18 AWG). Keep all extension
cords clear of all moving parts of the bike.
•The bike should not be boxed in by furniture or obstacles. Keep all sides of the bike clear of obstructions.
•Do not allow unsupervised children near the bike.
•Wear proper exercise footwear when using the bike.
•The bike must never be used by more than one person at a time.
Electrical Information
WARNING – To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this machine to rain or moisture. Refer servicing to qualified
Bodyguard® Service personnel only.
Should you need more information, you can call our Customer Service Department at:1-418-228-8934 or 1-888-407-3784.

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Know Your Heart Rate
To determine your recommended heart rate level and help select the correct type of exercise program you wish to follow,
see the graphic below. An approximate of your maximum heart rate (MHR) is calculated as follows: MHR = 220 – Age.
►Warm up Zone = 50-59%
►Fat Burning Zone = 60-69%
►Aerobic Zone = 70-79%
►Anaerobic Zone = 80%-89%
►VO2Max Zone = 90%-100%

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1. OPERATING YOUR BIKE
The R6X and V6X bikes have a Power Switch located at the front (R6X model) or at the back (V6X Model) besides the
power cord receptacle. Turning the power switch on will light up the console. If your console does not light up, it may be in
Auto Power Off (Sleep) mode. Press the STOP key to wake the console from Sleep mode.
If your bike model is a V9X or R9X (self generated type), simply press any key on the keyboard or start to pedal. The display
will stay on for 1 minute after a key has been pressed. If an exercise is not started within that time, the console will return to
sleep mode and all data entered will be lost. If the console still does not light up, refer to section 6.2.
The V6X-V9X-R6X-R9X bikes are built with an LCD (liquid crystal display) computer display monitor. The control functions,
the programs and the features have been designed with you in mind, to offer the best possible exercise by displaying
important and clear information regarding your exercise progress. For the best exercise results, please, familiarize yourself
with the functions of the display and each program.
1.1. GETTING TO KNOW THE COMPUTER DISPLAY MONITOR
1.1.1. V6X-V9X-R6X-R9X
The computer display monitor features a main screen comprising of a 20 x 13 dots central matrix to display exercise profiles
and information windows that show the parameters of the exercise under way. Refer to the glossary in section 1.1.2 to find
information about the V6X-V9X-R6X-R9X console; MAIN KEYPAD, PROFILE DISPLAY, QUICK PROGRAM KEYS, STATS
AND USER ID KEYS, A & B PRESET LEVEL KEYS, iPAD PORT and a USB PORT.

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The vertical axes shows either the resistance or the watts. A matrix of 20 horizontal segments and 13 vertical levels is
displayed in the center of the screen. Horizontally, each segment (dot) represents one twentieth of the length of the exercise.
Vertically, each dot represents 2 levels from 1 to 20.
Every exercise program begins on the left-hand side of the screen and ends when it has reached the right-hand side. A
flashing dot shows your progress in the program. As the resistance or watts level varies, the profile moves towards the top (If
resistance or watts level is increasing) or towards the bottom (If the resistance or watts level is decreasing) of the screen. At
the bottom of the screen (Underneath the profile of your program), a scrolling message center indicates various exercise
parameters not shown in the dedicated windows.
1.1.2. Console and Parameters Glossary
MAIN KEYPAD. The main keypad has 7 silicone keys. From the left to right those keys are: INCREASE/DECREASE
LEVEL, iTek, STOP, JustGoTM (ENTER) and INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT.
JustGoTM. Allows you to simply push the button and start the workout from the Welcome Screen. The JustGoTM button
is also used as an ENTER key in various menus.
STOP. Allows you to pause or cancel a program and allows you to exit the current program or exit a menu.
INCREASE/DECREASE LEVEL. Pressing these keys allows you to select the programs and parameters prior to each
exercise and also allows you to modify the level of difficulty of a program during the workout.
INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT. Pressing these keys allows you to select the programs and parameters prior to
each exercise and also allows you to modify a segment’s resistance during the workout.
iTek. When at the Welcome Screen, pressing the iTek button once allows you to access the SETTINGS Menu (see
section 2 for more details about the SETTINGS Menu). When at the MAIN Menu pressing and holding the iTek button
for 3 seconds will allow you to access the DIAGNOSTICS Menu (see section 5 for more details about the
DIAGNOSTICS Menu). When in one of the general menus pressing the iTek button will act as a Home Key, it will
erase all the parameters that a user has entered and bring the user back to the MAIN Menu. During a program,
pressing the iTek button once will display the bikes lifetime Total Stats (Total Distance & Total Time). Pressing the iTek
button a second time will display the amount of Torque being produced by the user. Pressing the iTek button a 3rd time
will return the alphanumeric display to the scrolling workout stats.
QUICK KEYS.
USER ID KEY. The User ID key allows you to access the USER ID Menu. In this menu you may create, select, edit or
delete a User ID. To select a saved User ID scroll through the list by continually pressing the USER ID button or by
pressing the USER ID key once and then by pressing one of the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys. Please
note, once a USER ID has been selected, all the exercise programs will be affected by the parameters of this user and
all the statistics will cumulate into the statistics of this user. To deactivate the USER ID, refer to section 2.5.
STATS KEY. Each user listed in the USER ID will record statistics into their personal data file. The STATS key allows
you to view the stored statistics of the current user. To enter this menu you must first select a User ID and then from
the Welcome Screen press the STATS KEY once.
QUICK PROGRAM KEYS. These 3 keys allow you to quickly access the
program category of your choice. From left to right the 1st button (Basic)
leads you to a series of Basic Programs; the 2nd (Cardio) leads you to the
Cardio Programs (these programs require the use of a heart rate transmitter (Chest strap) or a continuous contact
with the hand grips)) and the 3rd key (Advanced) leads you to Advanced Programs which include the Memory and
Custom Programs. See the grid at the beginning of section 3 for more information.
PRESET LEVEL KEYS (A & B). These two keys allow you to quickly modify the level of effort while exercising to any
preprogrammed level without having to use the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys. To store a level, manually
change the level of effort to the desired value and then press and hold down the preset A or B key for 1 second, the
value will be save in memory. To recall that level, just press the preset key again. If you have a user ID selected while
completing this process, the values will follow the user ID each time the user logs in. If no user ID is selected, the
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DATA WINDOWS. The data windows show various parameters during a workout (LEVEL, TIME, etc.) and total workout
parameters are displayed at the end of a workout (CALORIES BURNED, AVERAGE SPEED, etc.).
AVERAGE SPEED. At the end of a program; the average speed value of the entire workout is displayed.
CALORIES. Indicates your total caloric expenditure from the beginning of your workout.
This parameter displays an evaluation of the real values of your exercise. The evaluation is based on formal
information, tests and is supported by specialists and physicians.
CALORIES/HOUR. Indicates your hourly caloric expenditure based on your weight input and actual exercise intensity
level.
CALORIES BURNED. At the end of a workout; the approximate caloric expenditure is displayed for the entire workout
period.
DISTANCE. Displays the total distance covered, in miles or kilometers, from the start of the workout ranging from 0.00
to 99.99 miles or 0.00 to 99.9 km.
ELEVATION CHANGE. Displays the total change in feet or meters in the Advanced Hill program.
ELAPSED TIME. Indicates the time elapsed since the beginning of the program. The time will range from 0 to a
maximum of 99 minutes for all the programs except for the Manual Program. The manual program can last up to 6
hours (360 minutes).
GOAL %. Indicates the percentage of your goal achieved.
HEART RATE. Displays your current heart rate as transmitted by the chest strap (optional on some models) or by your
hands, using the contact heart rate bars, if you are not using a chest strap. The value is shown in beats per minute
(BPM). If both signals are used, the chest strap signal has priority over the hand grip signal.
MAXIMUM HEART RATE %. Displays your current BPM (beats per minute) percentage in relation with your maximum
BPM. Refer to Know your Heart Rate section on page 7 for more information. If you are wearing a chest strap or if you
are holding the hand grips continuously and are exercising in a Heart Rate Program, the maximum heart rate % will
automatically be shown.
METS. Indicates the ratio of working metabolism over the resting metabolism; as an example; when you are home,
sitting, your METS = 1. When you are exercising, if the unit shows METS = 10, it means that you currently are
spending 10 times more calories than if you were sitting at home.
PACE. Indicates how long it will take to complete one mile or one kilometer at your current speed. Pace per mile or
kilometer is shown in minutes and seconds.
SPEED. Indicates your current speed in miles or kilometers per hour.
TARGET BPM. Displays your Target Heart Rate in Beats per Minute during Cardio Programs.
TARGET REMAINING. Indicates the time (or calories or distance) remaining once a program has started.
The parameters shown depend on the selected program (Time Goal, Calories Goal or Distance Goal).
TIME REMAINING. Indicates the time left before reaching your goal.
CALORIES REMAINING. Indicates how many calories remaining to be burned before reaching your goal.
DISTANCE REMAINING. Indicates how many miles or kilometers remain to reach your goal.
DURATION SEGMENT. Indicates the time (or calories and distance) remaining during the current segment. The
parameters shown depend on the selected program (Time Goal, Calories Goal, Distance Goal).
TIME SEGMENT. Indicates the time remaining before the end of the current segment.
CALORIES SEGMENT. Indicates how many calories remain to be burned before the end of the current
segment.
DISTANCE SEGMENT. Indicates how many miles or kilometers remain before the end of the current
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TIME IN ZONE (TIZ). This parameter is only displayed during Heart Rate Control programs that keep the user in a
particular zone. In the Heart Rate Control program, if the user chooses to workout in the Fat Burning Zone, the total
time spent between 60 and 69% of their training zone will be counted and displayed during and at the end of the
exercise.
TORQUE. During an exercise, when the iTek button is pressed twice, the Torque value will indicate, in real time, the
torque applied onto the pedals. It will be expressed in Lbs*Ft (LFT) when the DISTANCE UNIT is set in Miles and it will
be in expressed in Newton *Meter (NM) when it is set in Kilometers.
TOTAL DISTANCE. At the end of a workout; displays the distance traveled for the entire workout.
TOTAL EXERCISE TIME. At the end of a workout; displays the total time of the exercise in minutes and seconds.
TOTAL ELEVATION CHANGE. At the end of the Advanced Hill program, displays the total elevation change simulated
in feet or in meters.
LEVEL. Indicates the level you are currently exercising at. It can vary from Level 1 to 20 for the programs with difficulty
levels or resistance levels.!
WATTS. Indicates the level of effort related to the revolutions per minute (RPM).
USB PORT. The USB Port can be used for software updates or various program based features.
iPAD PORT. The iPad Port can be used to connect an Apple iPad tablet.

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1.2. GETTING TO KNOW THE BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE CONSOLE
Before starting your workout, please read the following instructions of your machine. Then, in section 2, get to know the
various console settings.
Please refer to the following grid to know which sections of this chapter concern your bike.
Base functions
V6X / V9X
R6X / R9X
1.2.1 Pause During an Exercise
1.2.1
1.2.1
1.2.2 Scan Function
1.2.2
1.2.2
1.2.3 Viewing Exercise Parameters
1.2.3
1.2.3
1.2.4 Saving an Exercise (Memory)
1.2.4
1.2.4
1.2.5 Using the iTek Key
1.2.5
1.2.5
1.2.1. Pause During an Exercise
You can pause during a workout by pressing the STOP key once or by stop pedaling for about 15 seconds.
To pause during an exercise:
1. Press the STOP key whenever you feel the need to pause or stop during your workout. A message indicating the pause
time remaining will be displayed on the screen.The pause time remaining will appear in the time window.
2. If you wish to resume your exercise, simply press the JustGoTM key.
3. If you wish to cancel the workout during the pause, simply press the STOP key. The workout will be terminated and a
summary of your exercise parameters, as well as the SAVING/MEMORY option,will be displayed. If your pause exceeds
the duration of the pause time, the session will terminate automatically and the summary will be displayed.
1.2.2. Scan Function
As you exercise on your fitness equipment, the scan function scrolls five exercise parameters across the scrolling screen.
Those parameters are TIME REMAIN, SEG. TIME, PACE, METS, and % of GOAL. Note that a sixth parameter (TIIME IN
ZONE) will be displayed when training in a Heart Rate Control program and that when using the ADVANCED HILL
program, the parameter TOTAL ELEVATION CHANGE will be displayed instead.
NOTE – Refer to the glossary at section 1.1.2 to find information about these parameters.
1.2.3. Viewing Exercise Parameters
At the end of each exercise program, the computer will display a total of 3 exercise parameters: TIME (in minutes and
seconds), DISTANCE (in miles or kilometers), CALORIES, TOTAL EXERCISE TIME, AVERAGE SPEED, TOTAL
ELEVATION CHANGE and TOTAL TIME IN ZONE.
NOTE – Refer to the glossary at the 1.1.2 section to find information about these parameters.
The total exercise parameters will loop until the STOP key is pressed and then it will exit to the welcome screen.
1.2.4. Saving an Exercise (Memory)
Once a program has ended or has been stopped, the user can save up to its 20 resistance levels (from the end of each on-
screen segment) and repeat them later. This function is very useful when a workout is particularly interesting and motivating.
On any stationary bicycle, you can create a program or modify an existing one, including Heart Rate Control programs and
then save it for future use. Your Bodyguard machine offers a unique option to save and resume a Heart Rate Control
program without the use of a chest strap.

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When an exercise program is over or prematurely stopped, the exercise parameters are displayed and the menu offers you
the opportunity to save the exercise. This option is displayed in abbreviated form: SAVE PRESS ENTER followed by NOT
PRESS STOP. If you wish to save the workout, simply press the JustGoTM key, if you do not wish to save it, simply press
the STOP key. If you choose to save the program a message will indicate under what name your workout was saved. There
are eight (8) spaces available for saving individualized exercise programs.
NOTE – If all the available spaces are taken, press the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys to select the space you
wish to overwrite. Press the JustGoTM key to accept.
1.2.5. Using the iTek Key
The iTek key has up to 4 different functions.
On all models with an iTek key;
1. When at the welcome screen, press the iTek key once to access the SETTINGS Menu (section 2).
2. When at the welcome screen, press and hold the iTek key for 3 seconds to access the DIAGNOSTICS Menu (section 5).
3. When exercising in a program, press the iTek button to see the real time value of the force (TORQUE) applied onto the
pedals and the machine’s usage statistics.
TORQUE XX.X LBFT (Pounds*Feet or Newton*Meters depending on the distance unit setting)
TOTAL EQUIPMENT DISTANCE XXX.X MILES
TIME: XX MONTH, YY DAYS, ZZ HOURS, AA MINUTES
NOTE –To stop seeing the performance stats, press the iTek button until the exercise stats are displayed.
4. When in a general menu, press the iTek button to cancel all data and return to the MAIN Menu (Home Key).

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2. SETTINGS MENU
The V6X-V9X-R6X-R9X bikes offer a wide range of unique functions allowing the user to customize the bike to their own
environment.
Refer to the following grid to see the chapter sections that apply to your model.
Settings
V6X-V9X
R6X-R9X
2.1 Access to SETTINGS Menu
2.1
2.1
2.2 Language Selection
2.2
2.2
2.3 Weight Unit Selection
2.3
2.3
2.4 Distance Unit Selection
2.4
2.4
2.5 User Identification
2.5
2.5
2.6 Warm Up Option
2.6
2.6
2.7 Cool Down Option
2.7
2.7
2.8 Pause Duration
2.8
2.8
2.9 Big Numbers Option
2.9
2.9
2.10 Custom Programs option
2.10
2.10
2.11 Memory Option
2.11
2.11
2.12 Clock Option
2.12
2.12
2.13 Beeper Option
2.13
2.13
2.14 Auto Power Off Option
2.14
2.14
2.15 Intensity Level option
2.15
2.15
2.16 Preset Intensity Level Keys (A & B)
2.16
2.16
2.17 User ID Key
2.17
2.17
2.18 Stats Key
2.18
2.18
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2.1. ACCESS TO SETTINGS MENU
To enter the SETTINGS Menu, at the welcome screen, do the following;
1. Press the iTek key once.
2. Press JustGoTM.
2.2. LANGUAGE SELECTION
All information and instructions can be displayed on the screen in two languages (English or French).
To select a language, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1).
1. Select the LANGUAGE option and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
2. Select the language you wish to appear on the screen by pressing the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys.
3. Press the JustGoTM key to accept. Messages will now appear in the selected language.

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2.3. WEIGHT UNIT SELECTION
Weight unit can be displayed in pounds or kilograms.
To select a weight unit, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1).
1. Select the WEIGHT UNIT option and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
2. Select the weight unit you wish to appear on the screen. Choose from POUNDS or KILOGRAMS by pressing the
INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys.
3. Press the JustGoTM key to accept. Weight units will now appear in the selected unit.
2.4. DISTANCE UNIT SELECTION
The distance unit can be displayed in miles or kilometers.
To select a distance unit, enter the SETTINGS Menu, (see section 2.1).
1. Select the DISTANCE UNIT option and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
2. Select the desired distance unit to appear on the screen. Users can choose between MILES or KILOMETERS. Press the
INCREASE/DECREASE SPEED keys to select the desired choice.
3. Press the JustGoTM key to accept. Distance units will now appear in the selected unit.
2.5.USER IDENTIFICATION
The USER ID feature allows the bike to recognize individual users. It automatically enters the user’s weight and any other
required information such as the user’s age when calculating Maximum Heart Rate (MHR) values for the Cardio programs. It
can store up to eight (8) users. Users may view or reset their accumulated statistics if desired. The User ID function includes
the following options: SELECT USER , CREATE USER, EDIT USER, DELETE USER, USER ID OFF or VIEW STATISTICS
or RESET STATISTICS.
2.5.1 Select a USER ID (name)
You can also refer to section 2.17.2 on how to SELECT A USER ID by using the designated USER ID key on the console.
To create a user, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1).
1. Select the USER ID option and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
2. SELECT USER ID will appear on screen. Press JustGoTM to select it.
3. The USER ID names will appear on screen. You can scroll through them with the SEGMENT DECREASE keys.
4. Select the USER ID you want to use and press JustGoTM to select it.
5. Press the STOP key to return to Welcome screen.
2.5.2 Create User
You can also refer to section 2.17.2 on how to create a user by using the designated USER ID key on the console.
To create a user, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1).
1. Select the USER ID option and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
2. Select CREATE USER and press the JustGoTM key to accept. You can create up to 8 different profiles on your bicycle. If
the bike’s memory is full; USER ID IS FULL will be displayed on the console. You will have to DELETE A USER (Section
2.5.3) in order to create a new one.
3. A total of nine (9) alphanumeric characters can be used to create a user ID name. Use the INCREASE/DECREASE
SEGMENT keys to select any character from A to Z or any number from 0 to 9 to fill in spaces 1 to 9. If you wish to leave a
space between characters, simply use the blank character between 9 and A (_ _). Once a space is full, press the
INCREASE LEVEL key to move to the next (DECREASE LEVEL to go back) and repeat the same procedure to create a
user ID name. When you have finished, press the JustGoTM key.
4. Enter the user’s age using the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
5. Enter your gender using the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
6. Select the intensity you would like to exercise in between LOW, MEDIUM and HIGH using the INCREASE/DECREASE
SEGMENT keys and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
7. Press the STOP key to return to Welcome screen.

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2.5.3 Edit User
You can also refer to the section 2.17.3 that explains how to edit a user by using the USER ID key.
To edit a user, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1).
1. Select the USER ID option and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
2. Select EDIT USER and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
3. Select the user you wish to edit using the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys and press the JustGoTM key.
4. Enter the user’s age using the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
5. Enter the user’s sex using the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
6. Select the intensity you would like to exercise in between LOW, MEDIUM and HIGH using the INCREASE/DECREASE
SEGMENT keys and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
7. Press the STOP key to return to EDIT USER ID Menu.
2.5.4 Delete User
You can also refer to the section 2.17.4 that explains how to delete a user by using the USER ID key.
To delete a user, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1).
1. Select the USER ID option and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
2. Select DELETE USER and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
3. Select the user you wish to delete using the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys and press the JustGoTM key to
delete this user. If you do not wish to delete this user, press the STOP key.
NOTE – If you delete a user, all parameters saved under that user ID name will be lost.
2.5.5 Turn User ID Off
Turning the USER ID off allows a guest to complete a program without having to use stored users parameters or add to
another users’ statistics bank.
To turn off the USER ID enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1).
1. Scroll until USER ID is displayed on screen. Press JustGoTM.
2. Scroll until USER ID OFF is displayed on screen. Press JustGoTM.
2.5.6 View Statistics
You can also refer to the section 2.18.1 that explains how to view the statistics by using the STATS key.
To view the statistics of a user, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1).
1. Select the USER ID option and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
2. Select VIEW STATISTICS and press the JustGoTM key to accept. A USER ID must have been selected before entering
this item.
3. Select the user for which you wish to view the statistics.
The following parameters are accumulated for all the user’s exercises when the USER ID feature is activated: TOTAL
DISTANCE, TOTAL CALORIES and TOTAL TIME.
NOTE – Refer to the glossary at the 1.1.2 section to find information about these parameters.

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2.5.7 Reset Statistics
You can also refer to the section 2.18.2 that explains how to reset the statistics by using the STATS key.
To reset the statistics of a user, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1).
1. Select the USER ID option and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
2. Select RESET STATISTICS and press the JustGoTM key to accept. This will reset the statistics of the USER ID selected
prior entering in this menu item.
3. Select the user whose statistics you wish to reset and press the JustGoTM key to validate. If you do not wish to reset the
statistics of this user, press the STOP key.
The RESET STATISTICS feature can help you keep track of your progress from week to week or from season to season.
2.6. WARM UP OPTION
Warming up before you exercise is strongly recommended. The bike has a feature that allows the user to warm up before the
beginning of each exercise program. If the WARM UP option is activated, a warm up screen will be displayed prior to each
workout. Note that the warm up screen is not available for the JustGoTM program, which requires the user to establish their
own warm up period manually.
The duration of the warm up is four (4) minutes and is divided into three (3) parts.
Part 1: 40% of the intensity of the first exercise segment.
Part 2: 60% of the intensity of the first exercise segment.
Part 3: 80% of the intensity of the first exercise segment.
Constant torque and constant watts based programs will function like this.
In Track, Race and Beat my Race programs, the user has to set his own warm up levels.
In Heart rate control and Heart rate Interval programs, the effort will be set according to the Target Heart Rate, For
example , if the target is 140 BPM:
Part 1: will be 60% of Target (140 BPM) = 84 BPM
Part 2: will be 70% of Target (140 BPM) = 98 BPM
Part 3: will be 80% of Target (140 BPM) = 112 BPM
To activate or deactivate the WARM UP option, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1).
1. Select the WARM UP option and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
2. Select ON (Activate) or OFF (Deactivate). Press the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys to select the desired
choice.
3. Press the JustGoTM key to accept. The WARM UP option is now either ON or OFF, depending on the selection.
NOTE – Users can skip the warm up period after it starts by pressing the STOP key. The console will immediately commence
the selected exercise program.
2.7. COOL DOWN OPTION
Cooling down after exercising is strongly recommended. All Bodyguard bikes have a feature that allows the user to
automatically cool down on the bike at the end of an exercise program. If the automatic COOL DOWN option is activated, a
cool down screen will be displayed after each workout. Note that the cool down screen is not available for the JustGoTM,
Track, Race and Beat my Race programs, which requires the user to establish their own cool down period manually.
The duration of the cool down period is three (3) minutes and will operate at 50% of the intensity of the last segment of the
exercise program or at Level 5 at the maximum.
To activate or deactivate an automatic COOL DOWN period at the end of each program, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see
section 2.1).
1. Select the COOL DOWN option and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
2. Select ON (Activate) or OFF (Deactivate). Press the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys to select your choice. Press
the JustGoTM key to accept. The COOL DOWN option is now either ON or OFF, depending on the selection.

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2.8. PAUSE DURATION
To modify the duration time of your pause, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1).
1. Select the PAUSE TIME option and press the JustGoTM key to access it.
2. Users can choose a pause time between 1 and 30 minute(s) using the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys.
3. Press the JustGoTM key to accept the change.
NOTE – This function will not accept a value larger than 1 minute on the V9X/R9X models.
2.9. BIG NUMBERS OPTION
You can select the BIG NUMBERS option to display up to eight (8) parameters in large font on the main screen during the
exercise instead of resistance or watts profile that is displayed by default.
To choose the BIG NUMBERS option, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1).
1. Select the BIG NUMBERS option and then press the JustGoTM key to accept.
2. Select the option desired to appear on the screen (OFF, ALL, RPM, WATTS, TIME, DISTANCE, CALORIES, SPEED,
HEART RATE and PACE) by pressing the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys.
3. Press the JustGoTM key to accept. The information will now be displayed according to your selection.
NOTE – When OFF is selected the profile will appear on screen.
When ALL is selected, all eight (8) parameters will scan on screen.
2.10. CUSTOM PROGRAM OPTION
Bodyguard machines allow users to create their own preprogrammed workouts. This is particularly useful if a user wishes to
design their workout programs. This also allows personal trainers to customize individualized programs for clients.
To create a Custom Program, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1).
1. Select the CUSTOM PROGRAMS option and then press the JustGoTM key to accept.
2. When the screen opens, the prompt word “NEW” invites the user to create a new program. Press the JustGoTM key. If
there are already CUSTOM programs, they will appear first as CUSTOM 1, CUTSOM 2, etc. followed by NEW.
3. The user will then be prompted to enter a level for Segment No.1. The level for this segment may be varied using the
INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys. Level variations will appear in the upper right-hand side of the screen, as well
as graphically at the center of the screen. Once the level has been adjusted, press the JustGoTM key to accept. The user
may then enter values for the next segment.
NOTE -The user can backspace to correct a pre-entered value by pressing the iTek key.
4. Repeat this procedure until the entire profile (20 segments) is completed. The new program will be saved under the name
“CUSTOM. X”, X being the next available storage location. If all the locations are full, the user will have to delete a Custom
Program to create an empty space or modify an existing program to meet the specific needs, following the above
procedure.
5. To select a stored program in the CUSTOM PROGRAM option, select Custom program from the programs available, and
then select the desired custom program.
NOTE – You can create up to eight (8) custom programs
NOTE – Users can DELETE any CUSTOM program by entering the SETTINGS menu, scrolling through until CUSTOM
PROGRAM appears on screen. Press JustGoTM, pressing the SEGMENT DECREASE key repeatedly until DELETE appears
on the screen (If Delete does not appear on screen there are no stored Custom Programs). Then choose the CUSTOM
program you wish to delete and press JustGoTM key to accept.

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2.11. MEMORY OPTION
The Memory option allows users to save every workout they have just finished regardless of its duration.
To activate or deactivate the memory option, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1).
1. Select the MEMORY option and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
2. Activate or deactivate the saving option by selecting ON (Activate) or OFF (Deactivate) using the INCREASE/DECREASE
SEGMENT keys. Press JustGoTM to accept. The MEMORY function is now ON or OFF, depending on the selection.
3. When the Memory option is activated, the bike will automatically ask the user at the end of each workout if they would like
to save that particular profile information.
NOTE – Only the value at the end of each segment is stored. E.g. If a user makes 3 resistance changes within a 1 minute
segment, only the value at the end of the segment is stored.
2.12. CLOCK OPTION
The CLOCK option allows users to enter the date and time so when a workout is saved it can identify the time and date it was
completed.
2.12.1 Set Time
To set the time, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1).
1. Select the CLOCK option, and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
2. Select TIME SET and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
3. Enter the hour using the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys. Press the JustGoTM keys to validate.
4. Enter the minutes using the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys. Press the JustGoTM keys to validate.
5. Choose between 0 and 23 (24 hr mode) or 1 and 12 (12 hr mode), and press JustGoTM to validate your choice.
6. Choose between AM and PM if you are in 12 hour mode. Press the JustGoTM key to accept.
2.12.2 Clock Mode
To select a 12 or 24 hour display, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1).
1. Select the CLOCK option, and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
2. Select CLOCK MODE and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
3. Select the 24 hour or 12 hour mode using the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys. Press JustGoTM to validate.
2.12.3 Set Date
To set the date, enter the SETTING Menu (see section 2.1).
1. Select the CLOCK option, and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
2. Select SET DATE and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
3. Enter the year using the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys. You can select a year between 2010 and 2099. Press
the JustGoTM key to validate.
4. Enter the month using the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys. You can choose between 1 and 12. Press JustGoTM.
5. Enter the day using the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys. Depending of the month of the year, you can choose
between 1 and 31. Press JustGoTM.
2.13. BEEPER OPTION
The beeper can be turned ON or OFF.
To turn the beeper ON or OFF, enter the SETTINGS Menu (see section 2.1).
1. Select the SOUND OPTION and press the JustGoTM key to accept.
2. Select ON or OFF using the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys. Press the JustGoTM key to validate your choice.
The beeper function is now ON or OFF, depending on your selection.
NOTE – There are 2 volume levels. When ON is selected, users will be able to choose between level 1 and level 2.

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2.14. AUTO POWER OFF OPTION
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The Auto Power Off feature saves energy by automatically turning off the display after a designated amount of time of “no
action”. Never allowing the display to go into AUTO POWER OFF mode will not affect the life cycle of the LCD screen.
To modify the period of time before the AUTO POWER OFF feature turns off the display enter the SETTING Menu (see
section 2.1).
1. Select the AUTO POWER OFF option and press the JustGoTM key to access it.
2. You can choose a delay from 0 to 30 minute(s) using the INCREASE/DECREASE SEGMENT keys. Selecting 0 means
the display will always stay ON.
3. Press the JustGoTM key to validate your choice.
2.15. INTENSITY LEVEL OPTION (LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH)
The default intensity level menu allows you to set the default intensity to either LOW, MEDIUM OR HIGH.
Setting this feature to LOW will set the maximum to 200 WATTS at 60 RPM.
Setting this feature to MEDIUM will set the maximum to 300 WATTS at 60 RPM.
Setting this feature to HIGH will set the maximum to 400 WATTS at 60 RPM.
Note that the factory setting for this feature is MEDIUM.
1. To access this menu, you have to enter onto the SETTINGS menu, choose INTENSITY and press JustGoTM.
2. Use the SEGMENT INCREASE OR DECREASE keys to set the desired intensity and press JustGoTM. Press the STOP
key to exit this menu.
The machine will now be set on the desired intensity.
NOTE – If the USER ID feature is ON, the intensity level chosen in the USER ID menu by the USER will override this
selection.
2.16. PRESET INTENSITY LEVEL KEYS (A & B)
The two PRESET LEVEL keys store preset level of effort or level of resistance values in memory. Those keys allow a user to
recall those preset levels during a program. This is especially interesting for users who wish to change quickly from one level
of effort to another (such as in Interval training) without having to hold down the increase or decrease segment buttons until
they reach the desired level.
To store values on the Preset Level buttons, adjust the bike to the desired level and then press either the A or B button for 1
second. The selection will be confirmed by a beep and the value stored on the selected button.
NOTE – If the USER ID feature is ON, the stored Preset Resistance values will be saved under that user’s ID for their next
workout. If no USER ID is selected then the values will be lost when the program is stopped (When you are back to the
Welcome Screen).
2.17. USER ID KEY
The USER ID key allows users to quickly select a User ID prior to a workout. This feature helps speeding up the
entry data (age, weight, gender and preferred Intensity level) in a program setup which results in more accurate
caloric expenditure results. The User ID feature will also cumulate individual statistics and allow the user to review
their totals.
The USER ID key contains the following sub menus: USER ID NAME #1 to #8 (if applicable), CREATE USER, EDIT USER,
DELETE USER and USER ID OFF.